About this role
Are you an experienced OT System Engineer ready to take on a key role supporting critical manufacturing environments across Belgium and Germany? An international healthcare and life sciences organisation is strengthening its IT/OT Operations team and is looking for an experienced OT System Engineer to support critical technology environments across manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing the infrastructure that enables automation, engineering and operational activities. The position combines networking, Windows/Wintel platforms, virtualisation and on-premise infrastructure within regulated Operational Technology (OT) environments. The role covers sites in Belgium (Haasrode and Genk) This is a hands-on opportunity for an infrastructure professional who enjoys working in complex environments, solving technical challenges and collaborating with IT, engineering, automation teams and external partners. RoleIT/OT Infrastructure Manage and support on-premise OT infrastructure, including servers, virtualisation and storage. Ensure availability, security and compliance of systems supporting manufacturing and operations. Perform installation, configuration and lifecycle management of infrastructure components. Support patching, backup, monitoring and incident resolution. Networking Manage and troubleshoot industrial network environments. Support switches, firewalls and network segmentation between IT and OT zones. Maintain secure communication between IT and OT environments. Implement and support network security controls. Windows & Core Infrastructure Manage Windows Server/Wintel environments. Administer on-premise Active Directory. Support Entra ID integration within a hybrid identity environment. Maintain DNS, DHCP and NTP services. Ensure stable and secure domain-joined OT environments. Projects & Deployments Contribute to the design and implementation of OT infrastructure solutions. Deploy infrastructure for new production lines, warehouse systems and engineering platforms. Work with technology vendors and system integrators. Support infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and operational handover. Security & Compliance Ensure infrastructure aligns with GxP and regulated manufacturing requirements. Follow IT governance processes covering change management, patching and documentation. Support cybersecurity initiatives, including network segmentation and monitoring. Contribute to validation, documentation and audit-readiness activities. Collaboration Act as a bridge between IT infrastructure, automation, engineering and external partners. Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to root cause analysis. Work with stakeholders to improve system reliability and operational performance. Build effective relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Profile We are looking for an experienced OT or infrastructure engineer with a hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset . Strong experience with: Windows Server / Wintel environments On-premise Active Directory DNS, DHCP and NTP Good knowledge of: Networking, switching, firewalls and network segmentation Virtualisation platforms such as VMware or similar technologies Nice to have: Entra ID and hybrid identity environments Backup, monitoring and patching solutions SCADA, PLC and industrial automation environments Manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments GxP and validated systems IT/OT separation principles Purdue Model concepts What You Bring Strong infrastructure and troubleshooting skills Experience working in complex operational or production environments A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Willingness to travel regularly to Germany as part of the role